The food manufacturing industry in Ontario, Canada, is subject to a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance with health standards. These regulations cover a broad spectrum of activities, from the handling and processing of food to its packaging, labelling, and distribution. Key regulatory bodies and regulations governing the food manufacturing industry include:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Health Canada
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
Ontario Ministry of Health
Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)
Food and Drugs Act (FDA)
Provincial Offences Act (POA).
If exporting to the US, then USDA regulations will also need to be complied with. Many customer also impose their own of recognised third party standards like British Retail Council (BRC) or Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
These regulations require food manufacturers to adhere to strict standards of food safety and quality, including the implementation of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems, proper labelling, and traceability of food products. Compliance with these regulations is essential for protecting public health and ensuring the success of food manufacturing businesses in Ontario.
The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FDA under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) have specific good manufacturing practice requirements for food manufacturers to ensure food safety and quality.
if you have queries on practical approaches to compliance in your manufacturing facility, please contact Mike Pareja
